Are you ready for a getaway retreat where you can spend the whole time relaxing and knitting?
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains at The Quinberry Lodge, you can escape reality and immerse yourself in knitting. You will learn new knitting techniques, meet new friends, enjoy meals prepared for you, and relax in the mountains.
REGISTER NOW AS THERE IS LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Choose your retreat date: August 12-15, 2024 OR August 16-19, 2024
Learn all the techniques required to knit the colorful Perfect Blend Wrap designed by Casapinka!
Enjoy getting away while knitting, relaxing, and laughing with friends!
The three night knitting retreat will be filled
a fun project designed by Casapinka!
Register now for Early Bird Pricing as it expires in:
"Paula’s retreats are a lot of fun. She picks great projects and is very patient and kind while teaching the stitches involved. The food was wonderful, the location was great, and fellow knitters were a joy to meet. I highly recommend attending!"
- ELIZABETH MARSHALL -
Imagine if your retreat looked like this...
You were able to cast on a new knitting project with the most scrumptious yarn you can even imagine so you can show off your knitting skills with a completed project!
- Be pampered with all of your meals served to you so that you don't have to cook, clean, or feed anyone else for the entire weekend
- Be pampered like a queen with a multiple day tea party!
- Relax in the beautiful Rocky Mountains so you can go home refreshed and ready to tackle anything that comes your way
- A professionally printed pattern
- A luxurious yarn kit supplied by MakerWool to knit the Perfect Blend Wrap
- A swag bag full of all the essentials
- Free time to explore, knit at your own pace, and relax
- New lifelong friendships with others who get your love of knitting
- Plus, after the retreat, you will have access to videos of every step of the project so that you will be able to refer to them anytime
- All this for only $849 for the weekday retreat or $899 for the weekend retreat
"Many of us had only met before in zoom classes so it was like going on a first date after you had been dating online. What a pleasure it was to get to know all of my new zoom friends."
- LEIGH TERBUSH -
Choose your retreat date:
August 12-15, 2024 or August 16-19, 2024!
So much more than just a fun knitting retreat (but it is very fun)!
Escape to the majestic Rocky Mountains
The Quinberry Lodge is a retreat house that offers shared bedrooms where each guest will have their own bed. Bathrooms are shared but there are plenty of them. A spacious craft room on the main level will provide you with your own knitting space. Ott-Lites, adjustable chairs, and high speed WiFi will make your experience more enjoyable. A separate cozy area providing an HD television, DVD player, and wood burning stove will be the perfect place for our movie night.
Enjoy delicious meals, drinks, and snacks
All food and drinks will be provided with a dietary survey included to address any dietary needs.
Learn new techniques required to knit the Perfect Blend Wrap designed by Casapinka
Over 10 hours of class instruction will be provided to teach you each new step of your project. Plus, I will be there the whole time to guide you through each step and help fix any mistakes so you can work at your own pace. After the retreat, you will have access to videos to guide you through each step of completing your project.
Bonus: your retreat fee includes a yarn kit
A luxury yarn kit will be supplied by MakerWool, based in Longmont, Colorado. Twelve mini skeins (75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon). You will be able to choose your colors ahead of time.
Community
You will be able meet and connect with a knitting community and make new friends.
"It was fun spending time with friends and meeting new people all while doing my favorite pastime! We had a fun project with lots of great color combos to choose from. The instruction from Paula made it easy to learn each different stitch used. The food was great! a lot of care went into providing meals that met diet restrictions."
- DIONNE NEUSCHWANGER -
HI, I'M PAULA
I am addicted to yarn and all things knitting!
Reading patterns with mysterious symbols, charts, and abbreviations is very intimidating. The biggest struggle I see with knitters is that they are fearful of trying something new because they are not confident about their ability to learn a new craft.
I have spent the last several years helping countless people become accomplished knitters. Nothing fills me with more pride than when I see my students fix their own mistakes and start and finish projects on their own.
I love to see friendships building between my students. It's another reason why they keep coming back!
"The retreat was very special indeed. It came at a very busy time, but did I ever need to get away... I just didn't know it!! Sometimes life just gets so busy and getting away for a bit puts everything into perspective."
- TINA HEROD -
Bonus: Your retreat fee includes a yarn kit!
A luxury yarn kit will be supplied by MakerWool, based in Longmont, Colorado.
You will be able to choose your colors ahead of time.
4ply Fingering Weight
75% Superwash Merino & 25% Nylon
92 Yards / 20 Grams for a total of 1,104 Yards / 240 Grams
"The location was the perfect setting for a true mountain retreat-peaceful and beautiful. All in all, the knitting, food, and setting were fabulous, but the best takeaway of the retreat were the camaraderie of fellow knitters, the formation of new friendships, the strengthening of old ones, and the laughter shared."
- LINDA PRATER -
Treat Yourself to an Amazing Getaway
Choose your retreat date
Monday-Thursday
August 12-15, 2024
Early Bird Pricing Available Now
$849 or 3 easy payments of $299
- Three nights of lodging in a beautiful, relaxing location
- More than 10 hours of class instruction, plus you will have me for the whole weekend to answer questions, help fix your mistakes and get you started on a beautiful project
- Delicious meals, snacks and drinks are provided, especially wine!
- Be pampered like a queen with a multiple day tea party!
- A luxurious yarn kit to make a beautiful project (you will be able to choose your colors)
- A professionally printed pattern
- A swag bag full of all the essentials
- Free time to explore, knit at your own pace, and relax
- New lifelong friendships with others who get your love of knitting
- Plus, after the retreat, you will have access to videos of every step of the project so that you will be able to refer to them anytime
Friday-Monday
August 16-19, 2023
Early Bird Pricing Available Now
$899 or 3 easy payments of $315
- Three nights of lodging in a beautiful, relaxing location
- More than 10 hours of class instruction, plus you will have me for the whole weekend to answer questions, help fix your mistakes and get you started on a beautiful project
- Delicious meals, snacks and drinks are provided, especially wine!
- Be pampered like a queen with a multiple day tea party!
- A luxurious yarn kit to make a beautiful project (you will be able to choose your colors)
- A professionally printed pattern
- A swag bag full of all the essentials
- Free time to explore, knit at your own pace, and relax
- New lifelong friendships with others who get your love of knitting
- Plus, after the retreat, you will have access to videos of every step of the project so that you will be able to refer to them anytime
"The weekend was so much fun, class time mixed with lots of time to rest and relax! I so enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Such a nice group of ladies! It was an absolutely stress free weekend! Just what I needed!"
- COLLEEN DERBER -
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WILL I HAVE TO SHARE A BEDROOM AND BATHROOM?
The bedrooms host multiple guests but each guest will have their own bed. (Ear plugs are provided!) Please note there are no bedrooms located on the main floor, you will have to navigate stairs. Bathrooms are shared but there are plenty.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Three nights of lodging in a beautiful, relaxing location
- More than 10 hours of class instruction, plus you will have me for the whole weekend to answer questions, help fix your mistakes and get you started on a beautiful project
- Delicious meals, snacks and drinks are provided, especially wine!
- Be pampered like a queen with a multiple day tea party!
- A luxurious yarn kit supplied by MakerWool to knit the Perfect Blend Wrap (you will be able to choose your colors)
- A professionally printed pattern
- A swag bag full of all the essentials
- Free time to explore, knit at your own pace, and relax
- New lifelong friendships with others who get your love of knitting
- Plus, after the retreat you will have access to videos of every step of the project so that you will be able to refer to them anytime
WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?
Be prepared for weather changes, this is Colorado. It is a good idea to bring layers in case you are cool or hot inside or outside. The owner of the lodge is willing to adjust check-in/check-out times if necessary due to inclement weather.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY YARN KIT
You will receive your yarn kit at the retreat.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
You will receive a list of things to bring in an email a few weeks prior to the retreat.
WILL I KNOW EVERYONE AT THE RETREAT?
Probably not, but that is part of the fun! I will do my best to have you share a room with people you know or request.
WHAT IF I HAVE DIETARY CONCERNS?
There will be a survey sent prior to the retreat where you can let us know your dietary needs and preferences
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD OR DRINKS?
Yes! Meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided but if you want additional food or have specific needs, feel free to bring your own.
WHERE IS THE RETREAT LOCATED?
The retreat will take place in beautiful Blackhawk, Colorado. It is at a home that is specifically set up as a retreat resort. The house is nestled outside of town in a forest and it is a beautiful location. The house is spacious, clean, and comfortable, and there is plenty of space to hold class too.
WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?
Cancelations can be made 90 days before the retreat date with a cancellation fee of $100. Refunds cannot be given for cancellations after 90 days before the retreat date for any reason. I will, however, try to resell your spot. If that is successful, I will reimburse you less a $150 cancellation fee.
WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT?
Check in time is 5pm and check out is at 10am. Subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.
"I was one of the fortunate people to attend Paula’s Botanique shawl retreat. It was a wonderful chance to escape daily life, in a beautiful setting, for a few days. No responsibilities except to knit for as long as I wanted."
- LAURA MONDRIAAN -
STAY AT BEAUTIFUL QUINBERRY LODGE
The Quinberry Lodge has the perfect accommodations with a beautiful craft room for classes, kitchen space, shared bedrooms and bathrooms, and plenty of cozy nooks for knitting in the mountains.
Early Bird Pricing Ends:
"My absolute favorite part of the knitting retreat Paula hosted at Black Hawk, CO was meeting friends in person."
- SUE PILLING -
"I had so much fun at the retreat. I enjoyed knitting, meeting new people, learning new things, the beautiful setting, not having to worry about anything but knitting and enjoying myself. It was so relaxing to just take a break and do nothing but knit all day long. I can’t wait until the next retreat."
- HEIDI MELLON -
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations can be made 90 days before the retreat date with a cancellation fee of $100. Refunds cannot be given for cancellations after 90 days before the retreat date for any reason. I will, however, try to resell your spot. If that is successful, I will reimburse you less a $150 cancellation fee.
"Paula’s knitting retreats are fun and educational and I can’t wait for the next one. If you have never been on one and are considering going …do it. You won’t regret it."
- CATHY NAUMANN -
"The best part was the knitting and fellowship with a wonderful group of ladies. I cannot recommend this retreat highly enough for ladies who love to knit."
- DONNA HORN -
